Virtual International Trade Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Location: Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Jul 22, 2026

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time
Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement: Yes, 10%-25% of the time

Salary Range: $185,000.00 to $231,000.00

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range.

Meet HII’s Corporate Team

HII’s corporate team is responsible for providing strategic direction across technological and business disciplines, including accounting, finance, human resources, sales, operations, business development, legal, sustainability, communications, information technology, security, and more. In service of our employees, leaders, customers, and shareholders, we have the privilege of supporting thousands of colleagues across the entire business. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

HII - America's largest shipbuilder and a global, all-domain defense provider - is currently seeking a Senior Counsel 1 (Trade Compliance) at our Newport News, Virginia office.

This candidate will report directly to HII’s Chief Compliance Officer. The ideal candidate has extremely strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. With divisional focus and responsibilities, the candidate will serve as the key node between business elements and the Enterprise Trade Compliance Program and needs the confidence and skills to operate independently while communicating effectively simultaneously with the Chief Compliance Officer and senior division leaders.

Juris Doctor Law degree and 6 years of experience

• 4 years of International Trade Compliance Experience
• Internal Investigation Experience
• Defense Industry and/or USG Experience
• Government Contracts Experience
• In-House Legal Experience
• Active Security Clearance

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑based basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance.